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Liu Haizhong has indeed become a bit smarter in the past two years, but it's still not enough in front of Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui.

He was quickly fooled by the two men and lost all sense of direction, even paying for a meal for them.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui left, leaving Liu Haizhong behind, pondering how to regain his former glory.

Xu Damao would visit Xu Zhenbao every day and take pictures of her. Then, he would take her back home in the evening.

The father and daughter can see each other every day, and they are both in a very good mood.

After sending Xu Zhenbao back, Xu Damao will go back to the courtyard to rest.

"Hey, Grandpa Liu, you're out."

Because of Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui's deception, Liu Haizhong disliked Xu Damao very much.

When Xu Damao greeted him, he just snorted.

Liu Guangtian said from the side, "Brother Da Mao, don't take it to heart. Just now, Uncle Yi and Uncle San came to my house and gave my dad a good talking-to."

Now he's become those two's pawn again.

Liu Guangfu said bluntly, "I really don't understand. Wasn't he already harmed badly enough by those two people?"
Why are they so willing to listen to them?

Liu Haizhong said angrily, "Bullshit! Who said I listened to them? I didn't believe either of them."

Liu Guangtian and his brother didn't believe this, nor did Xu Damao.

If Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui could fool Liu Haizhong on their own, let alone if the two of them did it together.

Xu Damao said with a smile, "Uncle Liu, take my advice. Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui have no good intentions."

You've just come out; it's best not to get involved with them.

Liu Haizhong was unmoved: "My affairs are none of your business."

Xu Damao wasn't interested in getting involved in his affairs. He only had one goal now: to be with his daughter and ensure she had a good life.

He's not interested in other things.

"Brother Tiezhu, I've prepared some food and drinks, let's have a drink."

Xu Damao lived alone and was a bit bored, so he often dragged Wu Tiezhu along for drinks.

The two of them didn't drink too much; they mainly chatted.

Upon hearing this, Liu Guangtian said, "Brother Da Mao, I'll go too. I'll have my wife prepare the dishes."

Liu Guangfu also expressed his desire to participate.

Xu Damao welcomed all comers, but did not invite Liu Haizhong.

Liu Haizhong went home angrily.

Auntie Er advised, "Old man, I think Xu Damao is right about something."

"What are you saying?" Liu Haizhong was already angry, and his tone became particularly unpleasant when his second aunt mentioned Xu Damao.

The second aunt didn't care about this and continued, "We're not young anymore, why should we bother with things in the yard?"

I think what we need to do is find a way to bring Guangqi back.

Otherwise, if we get sick, who will take care of us?
We can't expect anything from those two brats, Guangtian and Guangfu.

When this was brought up, Liu Haizhong forgot all about being angry.

"What do you mean?"

Auntie Er said, "What else could I mean? We've suffered so much following Lao Yi and Lao Yan."

People say you learn from your mistakes, so why are you still foolishly following them?

So what if you become the big boss in charge?
"What era are we in now? We've entered a period of reform and opening up. Everyone's thinking about making money; nobody cares about you."

Liu Haizhong said somewhat reluctantly, "No matter how open-minded we are, we still need to respect the elderly and maintain good neighborly relations. If it weren't for me and Lao Yi and the others, this courtyard would be in chaos."

Auntie Er said disapprovingly, "Don't mention those two."

When Xu Damao came out, Li Zhenjiang prepared eight dishes to welcome him back.

The next day, Wu Tiezhu prepared another meal for him.

Sha Zhu didn't treat anyone to a meal, but he gave Xu Damao a camera. Xu Damao took the camera with him every day and took pictures of his daughter.

Look at the friends Xu Damao makes. Then look at the friends you make.

When you came out today, they not only came over for a meal, but they also came empty-handed.

"Is this reasonable?" Liu Haizhong opened his mouth, but couldn't find a reason to refute his second aunt.

He also harbored resentment towards Yi Zhonghai and Yan Bugui. The two of them came to him with only their mouths.

The second aunt continued, "We're not young anymore, and Guangtian and Guangfu are obviously unreliable."

You should try to get Guangqi back first.

He's back, and we have confidence now.

Bringing Liu Guangqi back was also Liu Haizhong's idea. This time, he didn't object, only saying he would find a way.

The next day, Aunt Er urged Liu Haizhong to go to the factory to complete the formalities.

After the procedures are completed, he will be able to continue receiving his pension.

The steel mill did not make things difficult for him; once he had all the necessary documents, they processed his paperwork.

For a period of time afterward, Liu Haizhong did only one thing: try to get Liu Guangqi back.

There are two key points to getting Liu Guangqi back. One is that Liu Guangqi must be willing to come back, and the other is that he must have a place to go when he returns.

Liu Haizhong wrote several letters to Liu Guangqi, all urging him to return.

No one knew what Liu Guangqi was thinking, so they just asked him, "Why did you come back?"

Liu Haizhong then started visiting steel rolling mills. He would work in steel rolling mills his entire life. The only place he could find work for Liu Guangqi was a steel rolling mill.

Unfortunately, after running around for two or three months, nothing was accomplished.

Yi Zhonghai knew what Liu Haizhong was thinking and didn't stop him.

He was certain that Liu Guangqi wouldn't come back. He was just waiting for Liu Haizhong to hit a brick wall.

Only after hitting a wall could he persuade Liu Haizhong.

"Old Liu, how's Guangqi's situation?"

Liu Haizhong said, exhausted, "It's tough. Those people in the factory don't give us any leeway at all."

Yan Bugui asked, "Didn't you go see your apprentice who's the factory manager?"

Liu Haizhong shook his head: "How could I possibly go to him? Because of my situation, he almost lost his position as deputy factory director."

Yi Zhonghai glared at Yan Bugui: "Old Liu, don't rush, take your time."

Actually, Guangqi's return was just a matter of a word from Shazhu. He just wasn't willing to help.

Yan Bugui was startled by Yi Zhonghai and didn't dare to speak further.

Liu Haizhong sighed, "If I had known Zhuzi was so powerful, I shouldn't have targeted him in the first place."

Yi Zhonghai frowned: "How can that be called targeting him? We're doing this for his own good."

One shouldn't be too selfish; he was far too selfish.

Liu Haizhong was in no mood to discuss this with Yi Zhonghai.

These past few days, while running errands for Liu Guangqi, he has witnessed firsthand how formidable He Yuzhu is.

Yang Peishan was the factory director of the steel rolling mill, but He Yuzhu actually made the decisions on many things.

The factory leaders wouldn't even see him once they heard it was him.

It was all because they were afraid of offending He Yuzhu.

These were things his apprentice told him secretly.

Rumors were circulating throughout the steel rolling mill that once Yang Peishan retired, He Yuzhu would become the mill's director.

Having witnessed He Yuzhu's prowess, he even changed how he addressed He Yuzhu.

In private, he usually calls him Sha Zhu, but now he calls him Zhu Zi.

Yi Zhonghai was so angry about what he said that he didn't notice this. If he had, he would definitely have had a serious talk with Liu Haizhong.

When his second aunt saw him return, she asked, "How did it go?"

Liu Haizhong shook his head in frustration: "They said the factory can't do it. Guangqi has to write an application first if he wants to come back."

Guangqi is a cadre; even if he submits an application, the organization department will make unified arrangements.

The second aunt was also very helpless about this situation. This matter had exceeded their understanding.

"Take it slow. I believe Guangqi will definitely come back." (End of Chapter)